McKenzie also said Thomas has no intention of fulfilling the final year of his four-year, $20 million contract with the Bruins or any other team. That's too bad for Boston, who will be on the hook for his $5 million cap hit this season. Thomas, 38, is subject to the 35-and-over rule for contracts.

Thomas announced in June that he was taking the year off hockey to spend more time with his family. Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli previously indicated he would suspend Thomas without pay if the goaltender doesn't play.